Clofibrate Reference Standard from Japan
Analytical reference standard clofibrate used for HPLC calibration in pharmaceutical quality control. Remains classified as pure chemical entity under HTS 2918.99.0500, specifically named aromatic carboxylic ester with oxygen function per Chapter 29 definitions. Not a finished medicament.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide NIST-traceable certificate with assigned purity value; declare as 'Analytical Reference Material'
• Small package sizes (<100g) typical; ensure tamper-evident HPLC vial packaging
• Avoid 'pharmaceutical' declaration to prevent FDA drug import requirements